8 Ways to Manage Chronic Pain at Home
Chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans and is defined as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks. If you suffer from chronic pain, you may already be receiving professional therapy to help ease some of the symptoms. You also might be taking medications to manage your pain and help with everyday activities. When you’re not in therapy, there are many steps you can take at home to manage chronic pain. 8 Ways to Manage Chronic Pain...
Smartphone Thumb: Thumbs-down to Texting
What may sound like a made-up condition is actually an ailment that could potentially cause more harm to bodies than we know. Smartphone thumb sounds like something parents tell their teens about to keep them off their cellphones and go outside, but the truth is, it’s real. And, the effects of this condition are becoming more prevalent for the younger generation, as the use of smartphones grows. We’ve seen problems similar to...
Occupational Therapy for Bullying
With signs in the classroom, it can become apparent that certain children could benefit from Occupational Therapy. OT can make a big impact on the child’s social skills, sensory integration, and fine motor/gross skills. Further, in the school setting, Occupational Therapy for bullying is also used. Bullying occurs every day and is a common fear in parents of children or teenagers. There are many consequences of bullying that include...
Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients
When someone suffers a stroke, the brain is subject to a loss of oxygen, killing off vital brain cells. The cells damaged can often be muscle cells, rendering the brain’s ability to fully control or use specific muscles withered or sometimes useless. As a physical therapist, however, there are tips you can follow to help you treat stroke patients that are not too strenuous. Stroke patients can suffer different trauma to different...
Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a physical disability caused by brain damage. It can affect body movement, muscle control, posture, motor skills, and other functions. There are other causes of Cerebral Palsy, and although most individuals are born with the condition it is possible to acquire it later in life. Currently, there is no cure for the disease, but physical therapy for Cerebral Palsy can help manage the effects on the body. Physical...